Can this motherboard work with a quad core?

im building a computer and i want to make it quad core. my CPU is ';Intel庐 Core鈩?2 Quad Processor Q8400'; and i want to know if the ';EVGA 132-CK-NF78-TR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard'; can handle and become stable with the quad. how can I find out? or what should i look for if i want a quad core computer.Can this motherboard work with a quad core?
The 780i motherboard will handle any Core 2 processor, dual or quad.


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Socket 775 motherboards that are designed for use only with Core 2 Duo processors lack the voltage regulation circuitry needed for use with quad core processors. That motherboard does not have that limitation, and is fully compatible with any Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad.





Here's an example of a socket 775 motherboard that can use a Core 2 Duo, but is not compatible with a Core 2 Quad. See specs.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>Can this motherboard work with a quad core?
Any motherboard that has a LGA775 socket will accommodate the Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors.





The motherboard you listed has an LGA 775 socket -- in short yes, it supports the Core 2 Quad.





See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_T for a list of CPU's supported by this socket.





%26gt;or what should i look for if i want a quad core computer.


You'll look for the LGA775 socket if you want a Core 2 Quad CPU.





You'll want a motherboard with a AM3 socket if you want an AMD PHENOM x3 or X4 CPU.